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Basquiat, Jean Michel (1960-1988)

Creator details

Name
Basquiat, Jean Michel (1960-1988)
Nationality
American
Biography
Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist born in Brooklyn, New York in 1960. He began his artistic career as a graffiti artist in the late 1970s, using the pseudonym SAMO. In the early 1980s, he transitioned to painting and quickly gained recognition for his unique style, which combined elements of street art, neo-expressionism, and primitivism. Basquiat's work often explored themes of race, identity, and social commentary, and he frequently incorporated text and symbols into his paintings. He gained international acclaim in the art world and became a prominent figure in the New York art scene. However, Basquiat struggled with drug addiction and died of a heroin overdose in 1988 at the age of 27. Despite his short career, Basquiat's impact on the art world has been significant, and his work continues to inspire and influence artists today.
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Assets (111 in total)

Pyro, 1984 (acrylic and mixed media on canvas)
Self Portrait as a Heel, 1982 (acrylic and oilstick on canvas)
Jean-Michel Basquiat in front of his window, Area, New York, 1985 (b/w photo)
Untitled, 1981 (oilstick, acrylic & spray enamel on canvas)
Self-portrait as a Heel Part Two, 1982 (acrylic and oil paintstick on canvas)
Dos Cabezas, 1982 (acrylic and oilstick on canvas with wood supports)
Self Portrait, 1986 (acrylic)
Untitled (Black Skull), 1982 (acrylic, coloured oilsticks and spray paint on canvas)
Furious Man, 1982 (oilstick, acrylic, wax crayon and ink on paper)
Dustheads, 1982 (acrylic, oilstick, spray enamel and metallic paint on canvas)
Jean-Michael Basquiat painting 'Pree' at Area, New York, 1985 (b/w photo)
Untitled, 1982 (acrylic and oilstick on wood panel)
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